How long do lemons last in the fridge, freezer and pantry
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FoodKeeper lists citrus fruit, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines as keeping for 10 days in the pantry (from purchase) and 10 to 21 days in the fridge (from purchase). FoodKeeper does not recommend freezing them. These are estimates for food stored as described. We have not yet confirmed whether USDA has published newer FoodKeeper data since this release.
| Food | Pantry | Fridge | Freezer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus fruit, lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines | 10 days, from purchase | 10 to 21 days, from purchase | Not recommended |
| Lemon juice, fresh squeezed | Not listed | 6 days | 12 months |
| Lemon juice | 12 to 18 months, from purchase | After opening: 2 months | Not listed |
Source: USDA FoodKeeper, data release 2018-09-06, foodkeeper.json